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The City of Johannesburg has moved quickly to dismiss reports suggesting that the ANC’s headquarters, Luthuli House, was plunged into darkness over unpaid municipal bills.City of Joburg Denies Luthuli House Electricity CutReports circulating online claimed that Luthuli House owed the City R365,000 and had its electricity supply disconnected as part of a municipal debt crackdown. However, Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has firmly rejected these allegations.- Advertisement – In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Morero said the ANC headquarters was never targeted for disconnection in December.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Canada Joins US In Raising Red Flag Over South…

Former president Thabo Mbeki has issued a stark warning about the state of the African National Congress (ANC) and the country it has governed for three decades, saying both are facing grave challenges with no clear path forward.Mbeki made the remarks on Friday while delivering a tribute at the funeral of veteran anti-apartheid activist and senior ANC figure Titus Mafolo in Johannesburg. Mafolo, 69, passed away last week after a short illness.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Reconciliation Day 2025: KZN Premier Ntuli Calls For Sustained Action To End Rural ViolenceReflecting on the loss, Mbeki said Mafolo’s death comes…

As South Africa marks Reconciliation Day, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has stressed that meaningful peace in the province’s rural areas remains a work in progress.Communities across parts of KZN have, in recent years, been rocked by village disputes that often escalate into deadly confrontations.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: DJ Warras Shot Dead After Parking His Vehicle In Johannesburg CentralAreas such as Ulundi and Nongoma have been particularly affected, with many of the conflicts reportedly tied to stock theft and other local grievances.Ntuli raised these concerns while welcoming President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is scheduled to deliver the keynote address…

Francois Rodgers has confirmed that he will not stand for a third term as the Democratic Alliance’s leader in KwaZulu-Natal, bringing his tenure in the role to an end after two terms.The 64-year-old said the decision was driven by a desire to open opportunities for younger leaders within the party as he approaches what he described as the latter stage of his political career.- Advertisement – Rodgers made the announcement in an interview with EWN ahead of the DA’s provincial elective congress, scheduled to take place in 2026.DA KwaZulu-Natal leadership transition ahead of 2026 congressRodgers’ political journey began at the…

The Presidency has strongly rebuked comments by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who claimed South Africa now enforces more racially discriminatory laws than it did under apartheid.Musk made the remarks in a social media post referencing research by the Institute of Race Relations (IRR), arguing that post-apartheid legislation unfairly targets white South Africans and should be abolished.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: High Court Throws Out MK Party Bid To Overturn Senzo Mchunu Suspension“South Africa now has more anti-white laws than apartheid had anti-black laws,” Musk said.Elon Musk’s PostHe further argued that race-based legislation is inherently unjust, regardless of historical…

The contest to succeed President Cyril Ramaphosa as leader of the ANC has taken an unexpected turn, with new polling revealing a dramatically shifting landscape—one in which Patrice Motsepe, a billionaire who insists he is not a candidate has emerged as the public’s favourite.Succession chatter has dominated the sidelines of this week’s ANC National General Council (NGC) gathering, despite repeated assurances from party leaders that no leadership battle is under way.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Gwede Mantashe Shuts Down ANC Succession Rumours: ‘I’m Too Old And Retiring Soon’The NGC, held at the Birchwood conference centre, effectively signals the…

EFF leader Julius Malema claims he is being targeted for his political beliefs as he prepares to return to court for pre-sentencing next month, following his conviction for breaching South Africa’s gun laws.Malema was earlier this year found guilty over a 2018 incident in which he fired a firearm during an EFF rally in the Eastern Cape. The case, which has drawn widespread attention, will continue at the East London Magistrates’ Court.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Patrice Motsepe Surges Ahead In Surprise Poll As ANC Succession Race IntensifiesThe EFF leader insists the ruling is part of a broader…

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Velenkosini Hlabisa says identifying a suitable date for the upcoming local government elections has proven unexpectedly challenging, with each of the three eligible months presenting its own set of problems.As the minister responsible, Hlabisa holds the authority to set the election date, acting in consultation with the Electoral Commission (IEC) and the Presidency.- Advertisement – Since local government elections must take place within 90 days of the previous polls on 1 November 2021, the next election window spans from 2 November 2026 to 30 January 2027.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: South Africa Reaffirms…

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has confirmed that her department received a letter from the Democratic Alliance’s legal representatives seeking to halt the scheduled interviews for the next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP).The interviews aim to identify a candidate to replace Advocate Shamila Batohi, whose term ends next month. A panel convened by the minister is conducting the interviews over two days as the selection process moves forward.- Advertisement – Kubayi, who chairs the panel, dismissed the DA’s threat as baseless. She said the party’s letter—received on Tuesday—is “misguided” and lacks any legal foundation.DA Objection Over Menzi Simelani’s EligibilityThe DA…

The South African government has doubled down on its refusal to play any role in what it describes as efforts to depopulate Gaza. Officials stressed that the country will not become a tool in the unfolding geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni addressed the issue during a media briefing in Pretoria on Wednesday, making the government’s stance clear and unwavering.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: IPID Launches Investigation After Woman Found Dead In Upington Police Holding CellThis comes as thousands of Palestinians have reportedly fled Gaza in recent weeks, seeking safety as violence intensifies…